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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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